Engineering fundamentals and problem solving 6th edition eide test bank

Chapter 1 - The Engineering Profession

Chapter 1
The Engineering Profession

True / False Questions
1.

Engineering requires a strong background in mathematics and physical sciences?
TRUE

2.

One person can be aware of all the intricacies of a single device or process?
FALSE

Check All That Apply Questions
3.

Who all makes up the technology team?
X
X
X
__

Scientists
Engineers, technologists, technicians
craftspersons

TV repair men

True / False Questions
4.

The range of the technology team is called the technical spectrum.
TRUE

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Chapter 1 - The Engineering Profession

Multiple Choice Questions

5.

In the chapter reading how many steps are there to the scientific method?
A.
B.
C.
D.

3
2
5
10

True / False Questions
6.

The difference between a scientist and an engineer is that a scientist works to gain new

knowledge and an engineer supplies the knowledge to solve problems.
TRUE

Multiple Choice Questions
7.

In the chapter reading how many steps are there to the design process?
A.
B.
C.
D.

3
6
8
5

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Chapter 1 - The Engineering Profession

True / False Questions
8.

A tradesperson / craftsperson learns their skills on the job usually through an
apprenticeship.
TRUE

Check All That Apply Questions

9.

What are the key qualities of a successful research engineer?
X
X
X
__

perceptiveness
patience
self-confidence

laziness

True / False Questions
10.

Under one million dollars is spent each year on research at colleges and universities,
industrial laboratories, government installations, and independent institutes?
FALSE

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Chapter 1 - The Engineering Profession

Multiple Choice Questions
11.

The development engineer attempts to produce ______?

A. Wine
B. Cheese
C. Functional devices

True / False Questions
12.

The design engineer takes into account economic costs?
TRUE

Check All That Apply Questions
13.

The production engineer is responsible for ___?
X
X
X
__

ordering raw materials
setting up the assembly lines
shipping and handling of the finished product

sitting in a cubicle crunching numbers all day

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Chapter 1 - The Engineering Profession

True / False Questions
14.

A construction engineer is responsible for estimating material, labor, and overhead
costs?
TRUE

15.

A consulting engineer must possess a professional engineer's license before beginning
practice?
TRUE

Check All That Apply Questions
16.

Other than teaching, the engineering educator can be involved in? Check all that apply

X
X
X
X

research
student advising
extension
producing functional devices

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Chapter 1 - The Engineering Profession

True / False Questions

17.

There are over 30 specific engineering disciplines that can be pursued at the
baccalaureate level?
FALSE

18.

HVAC stands for Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning?
TRUE

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